Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA20622
BIB9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is applicable to employees of Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are involved in the stripping of old finishes and in the preparation of aircraft and aircraft component surfaces for the application of paint and other specialist surface finishes. A limited range of component removal and installation tasks related to surface finishing tasks may also be performed.
The units of competency in this qualification are a mix of common units that are applicable to all employment streams at the Certificate II level, structures technical stream units that relate to aircraft surface finishing and minor repairs, and a mechanical technical stream unit that provides an option for multiskilling.
The qualification provides a significant number of credits towards surface finishing qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels. The common units also provide credit towards other Aeroskills qualifications, and the elective units would count towards a MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills.
This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA20622 Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) or thirteen (13) units of competency, depending on the choice of specialist units. These units include:- eleven (11) core units (consisting of common, imported and technical stream units)
- either elective Group A (one (1) unit) or Group B (two (2) units).
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Unit
Either choose elective Group A (1 unit) or Group B (2 units).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEH06 | MEAMEC0027 | Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Either choose elective Group A (1 unit) or Group B (2 units).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEG13 | MEASTR0004 | Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH61 | MEASTR0003 | Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDX3 | MEA20618 | Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships